Students locate Australia in relation to rest of world, read poem Pieces of the World by Mervyn James, explore kinds of journeys that Australians have made, and examine their effects - the emotions, the realities and the practicalities.

Sixth graders compare and contrast various forms of artistic expression associated with specific groups of people, geographic regions, or time periods, specifically, art of Australia, and create art works using procedures borrowed from...

Second graders participate in a lesson about how people are the same, how people are different and where the continents are located. They go on a trip around the woworld to visit a country in each continent.

In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Francis Firebrace and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...

The topic of cultural diversity is explored with the use of pop songs and lyrics. As a way to celebrate Harmony Day, small groups read, reflect, and present their opinions on how the lyrics they analyzed have expressed a statement of...

First graders take a field trip and examine the Koala and his habitat.  In this Koala lesson, 1st graders read Possum Magic and discuss the foods of Australia.  Students view the habitat of a Koala and record what it eats, its...

Students investigate journalism by researching a list of articles. In this story analysis lesson, students read several current event articles and answer a list of study questions as a group. Students summarize the article and share the...

In this language skills learning exercise, students read an article about Australia Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer...

Students use a grid-like method to create a life-size self-portrait from a 3X5 black and white photo. They explore the different customs and rituals surrounding face painting from ancient through modern civilizations. Students create a...

Students understand that Australia is the smallest continent, locate it on a map and sing about the continents. In this Australia lesson, students listen to facts about Australia and complete a book about information they have learned.

Fourth graders examine the megafauna found in Australia. They create a food web using cut-outs and develop a timeline to show changes in the fauna over time. They draw their own megafauna scene for their classroom.

Students explore and appreciate variety of ways in which environment can be depicted for range of purposes. They compare different representations of place and environment, and analyze ways information is being communicated.

Photographic exhibit tells the story of the history of the North Western Australian Aboriginal people while integrating storytelling, cultural heritage, and contemporary art.

Many links to articles describing issues between Australians and aborigines.

This exhibition provides images drawn from the early discovery and exploration accounts, including those of William Blake.

Find out what the Australian Aboriginal people used spears, boomerangs, bowls and baskets for and the history behind each tool.

A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.

Information about the traditions and customs of Australia, along with some history, a look at aboriginal culture, Australian lingo, and foods unique to Australia.

The Australian Museum Online presents the anthropology of the Indigenous people of Australia. See their collection of artifacts and read about western desert art and other historical ideas about Australia.

A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...

A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...

A special exhibition that highlights the first two Indigenous groups in Australia. Discover much information on the culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and find out what it would be like to be a part of their family.

From the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, a great overview of all things having to do with Australia. Explore studying in Australia, visiting or migrating there, learn about the people, economy, culture, religion, history, and...

This retrospective focuses on the artwork and career of Aboriginal artist Michael Riley. His medium is photography. His work centers around his people and others' perceptions of them.